Oct 6, 1935 – Apr 18, 2018 (Age 82)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. Sammartino was 82. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
I grew up idolizing Bruno. I saw him preform at Madison Square Garden many times, at Sunnyside Arena and at the Jamaica Arena. I did have the pleasure of meeting Bruno in 1969 and he was kind enough to give me his autograph and chat with me for a few minutes. God Bless this great man and keep him in his graces. Rest in Peace Bruno.
vincent capuano
October 20, 2020 | Converse, TX | Acquaintance
I cried still do a little apart of my
Childhood along with my heart
has been torn apart and lost
Al Russo
March 13, 2020 | Bklyn, NY
I met Bruno 3X he was a man of impeccable character! He was not only the best the business has seen, he remained humble. If you want to test a mans character, give him power or fame. Bruno surely passed the test. He, I'm sure would be in the top 5 of all time, of all men in history, who achieved fame and maintained good character, genuineness etc. Bruno was a true gentleman and his legacy is timeless. Such a terrible loss for mankind. May God bless and keep his family at this time, and the...
David Lehrman
April 15, 2019 | Tazewell, TN | Acquaintance
Pulled over many years ago in my Yellow Cab, to ask a jogger for directions, and as soon as he spoke, there was no question who he was...a man of quiet grace!
Edward McWhirter
February 28, 2019 | Pittsburgh, PA | Acquaintance
A great professional wrestler and a great human being. He was well respected. He really knew how to wrestle. He wasn't a flashy pro wrestler with expensive robes. He was tough and he wrestled to beat his opponent. Mr. Sammartino was very tough inside that squared circle. Mr. Sammartino was a great pro wrestling commentator who provided a lot of insight into various holds and maneuvers. The comments he made came from experience as a pro wrestler...not some armchair want-to-be individual. I...
Artemus Flagg
February 22, 2019 | CHARLOTTE, NC
I watched Bruno on tv when I was kid. I couldn't wait for saturday night to watch wrestling. Bruno was such a professional, he will be sorely missed..RIP
Mario Glover Sr
February 13, 2019 | Newark, DE
In my childhood years, the grand finally to a any week, in those days were to sit with my Dad, Mr. louis m. Chesimard, May he Rest In Peace , and watch, the greatest wrestlers of all time. Our favorites were mr. Bruno Sammartino , cocoa brazil, Andre the giant, to mention a few.God bless Mr. Sammartino and all the best tohis family. Thank you for sharing this great man with us
Andre Chesimard
December 27, 2018 | Freeport, NY | Friend
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Sammartino. May the Almighty be with you at this difficult time.
December 24, 2018
WHEN I WAS IN SEVENTH GRADE ,MY FRIENDS AND I TALKED TO MR SAMMARTINO AFTER HE BEAT CRUSHER ; AT MONITEAU HIGH SCHOOL IN WEST SUNBURY , PA . HE WAS VERY NICE TO US ,TAKING TIME TO TALK WITH US. IN OHARE AIR PORT I SAW MR SAMMARTINO WAITING FOR THE SAME PLANE . I WAS COMEING HOME FROM VIET NAM IN 1969 . HIS PASSING SADDENS ME VERY MUCH HE WAS ALWAYS MY HERO.
BARRYA Thompson
December 19, 2018 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Acquaintance